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Top News of the Day: Russia kicked out of World Cup, Riky Rick laid to rest in private ceremony today
On Monday evening, FIFA and UEFA announced that Russia has been kicked out of the World Cup and banned from playing international football games “until further notice”.
“FIFA and UEFA have today decided together that all Russian teams, whether national representative teams or club teams, shall be suspended from participation in both FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice,” said the governing bodies of world and European football.
European football’s governing body has also discontinued its association with Russian energy company Gazprom.
According to News24, “FIFA announced on Sunday that Russian teams would be allowed to continue playing under the name of the Football Union of Russia, playing home games on neutral territory and behind closed doors, and with the Russian flag and anthem banned.”
In a separate statement, the Russian Football Union rejected the suspension, saying it was discriminatory. The statement read:
“It has an obvious discriminatory character and harms a huge number of athletes, coaches, employees of clubs and national teams, and most importantly, millions of Russian and foreign fans, whose interests international sports organisations must protect in the first place.”
In entertainment news, Rikhado Makhado, professionally known as Riky Rick will be laid to rest in a private ceremony today. The late rapper, entrepreneur and fashion designer died tragically last Wednesday in Johannesburg.
Riky Rick’s unexpected death has shaken the country to its core. His death also sparked a conversation about the growing concern of mental illnesses, especially for men.
The ceremony will be live-streamed at 10h30. Watch the full ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H172okxXeao
Here are the top trending stories of the day.
Headline: Russia dumped out of all international soccer as FIFA confirms blanket suspension – News24
Headline: WATCH | Farewell Riky Rick | Remembering the fallen star – EWN
Headline: The trouble with men – Times Live
Headline: ANALYSIS | Why the idea of a ‘neutral’ Ukraine is a non-starter in peace talks – News24
Headline: Climate change is hitting Africa’s staple crops, increasing parasites – Fin24
Headline: Proteas complete epic comeback in NZ with crushing win in 2nd Test, series drawn – News24
Headline: New boss Jesse Marsch confident he can win over Leeds’ fanbase – The Independent
Headline: Has ‘The Queen’ on Mzansi Magic been cancelled? – The Citizen
Image credit: Instagram/Riky Rick
Top News of the Day: Africans report racism while seeking safety from war zone, see full list of SAG award winners
African students stranded in Ukraine are reporting that they are being discriminated against as they try to leave Ukraine.
According to Business Insider, individuals speaking to the publication (including social media reports) are reporting that black people are allegedly being barred from boarding trains and buses that transport passengers to the border, and some are not being allowed to travel into neighboring countries.
Korrine Sky, a student in Ukraine is currently assisting black students to flee the country.
“Some people have gone to get buses, but they’re not allowing Black people basically onto the buses. They’re prioritizing Ukrainians. That’s what they say” commented Sky.
Another source shared a video on social media of police and army officials “threatening to shoot” black students.
“Video from the Ukraine-Polish border appears to show a large group of Black people, including a baby, waiting in the open in the nighttime cold at the border fence.”
Many black students have taken to social media pleading for help and sharing their concerns about alleged racial discrimination.
Meanwhile, in entertainment news, the 28th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards took place in Santa Monica, California last night.
The SAG awards honours this year’s best television and film performances by actors. In the drama acting categories, “Squid Game” performers outperformed “Succession” while Will Smith and Michael Keaton gave emotional acceptance speeches for their awards in lead male acting in a motion film and male actor in a TV movie or miniseries.
See the full list of winners here.
Here are the top trending stories of the day.
Headline: African students fleeing the Russian invasion say they have been prevented from crossing to Poland due to a ‘Ukrainians’ first’ policy – Business Insider
Headline: How South Africa is tied to Russia through R25.5 billion in BRICS cash – Business Insider SA
Headline: Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper Hugged and Reunited at the 2022 SAG Awards – Elle Magazine
Headline: The 13 Best-Dressed Celebrites At The 2022 SAG Awards – Nylon
Headline: ‘It’s coming home’ — Fans celebrate Sundowns win over Al Ahly – Times Live
Headline: ‘This is the start’: Klopp eyes quadruple after Liverpool win League Cup – EWN
Headline: 46% of South Africans are now on grants: Ramaphosa – Business Tech
Headline: TV Review: Inventing Anna – News24
Image credit: Getty Images
Top News of the Day: Ukrainian president pleads with Western leaders to help stop the attacks, Kim Kardashian wants court to expedite her divorce
Cape Town – Minutes ago, the BBC reported that an apartment block in Kyiv was struck by a Russian rocket. Three people were injured, bringing the total number of injuries to 300 and deaths to 137.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy has pleaded with Western allies to ceasefire Russia’s attack. He addressed the nation on Friday morning. “This morning we are defending our state alone. Like yesterday, the world’s most powerful forces are watching from afar,” said Zelensky.
“Was Russia convinced by yesterday’s sanctions? We hear in our sky and see on our earth that this was not enough.”
Zelenskyy is currently in Kyiv and warns of an “intensifying attack” on the capital city. According to several sources, more explosions have been reported in and around Kyiv.
Meanwhile, in entertainment news, Kim Kardashian has urged the court to speed up her divorce from Kanye. The businesswoman and reality star filed for divorce after Kanye’s mental illnesses worsened.
In a declaration to Los Angeles court on Wednesday, Kim said that the divorce will help Kanye accept that the marriage is over.
“I believe that the court terminating our marital status will help Kanye to accept that our marital relationship is over and to move forward on a better path which will assist us in peacefully co-parenting our children.”
The couple started dating in 2012 and have four kids together.
Here are the top trending stories of the day.
Headline: A round up of all the latest developments – BBC
Headline: Kim Kardashian urges quick divorce from Kanye – EWN
Headline: Ukraine crisis and Africa: The effects on oil, students and bread – BBC
Headline: Rapper Riky Rick remembered by Hilton College – News24
Headline: ‘Which South Africa?’ — Government urged not to get involved in deadly Russia and Ukraine conflict – Times Live
Headline: Blom convinced his versatility will catch Broos’s eye – Sowetan Live
Headline: Premier League and Carabao Cup final: 10 things to look out for this weekend – The Guardian
Headline: Priyanka Chopra Shares a Sneak Peek at Motherhood – E! News
Image credit: Getty Images
